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An unusual 19th-Century polychrome metal tower-form hygrometer,
embossed around the base Observatoire de la Tour Pointue MADE IN FRANCE Modèle déposé, with black cat on the wind vane,a figure in a pointed hat looking from the window in the red-painted roof, with pierced windows and door to read the paper-covered drum inside, BEAU, PLUIE or VARIABLE the base with applied paper instructions in French, and ÉTABLISSEMNTS HYGRONA PARIS -- 9¾in. (24.7cm.) high
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embossed around the base Observatoire de la Tour Pointue MADE IN FRANCE Modèle déposé, with black cat on the wind vane,a figure in a pointed hat looking from the window in the red-painted roof, with pierced windows and door to read the paper-covered drum inside, BEAU, PLUIE or VARIABLE the base with applied paper instructions in French, and ÉTABLISSEMNTS HYGRONA PARIS -- 9¾in. (24.7cm.) high
See Colour Illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.